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Thomas E. 'Tom' Francis Columbia, SC QCWA # 36259 |
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Thomas 'Tom' Edwin Francis, 73, passed away Friday, March 13, 2020. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, he was a son of the late Edwin Augustus Francis and Dorothy Mantyh. Tom met Elizabeth 'Liz' at Marblehead High School where they were high school sweethearts. In 1982 they were married. Tom was a proud US Air Force Veteran having served during the Vietnam War. Tom worked for many years in the computer industry. Tom and Liz relocated in 2011 to Columbia, from Woodstock, CT., following their son, John and his career with the SC Highway Patrol. Tom, known on amateur radio as W1TEF, was a member of the Dutch Fork Amateur Radio Club and the Columbia Amateur Radio Club. Surviving in addition to his wife of 37, years, Liz; are his sons, John C. Francis (Samantha), James W. Francis; grandchildren, Ciara Lewie (Chad) and J. C. Francis, Jr. He is also survived by his brother, John A. Francis (Lyndia); nieces, Kelsie Francis and Michaela Francis.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials to SSF, (Sua Sponte Foundation), suaspontefoundation.org
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